At a policy decision on Wednesday, the Bank of Canada kept its policy rate unchanged at the current prohibitively high levels (with the overnight rate at five per cent) but indicated it will cut as early as June, should inflation data continue to show signs of easing between now and then.

Thought leaders from across Canada exchanged their perspectives on the rural socio-economic landscape at Wednesday’s discussion on Parliament Hill.

Ahead of Budget 2024, the Liberals are pulling out all the stops when it comes to addressing the housing supply and affordability crisis, writes Ken Polk.